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Glasgow model could secure Commonwealth Games future

Glasgow has been announced as 2026 Commonwealth Games host, replacing Victoria, with a pared-back event being heralded as the way forward.

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How much public money will the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow cost?

THE Commonwealth Games is coming back to Glasgow – but how much will it cost?

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow agrees deal to host ‘scaled-down’ Commonwealth Games in 2026

The Australian state of Victoria pulled out as hosts last year, prompting questions over the future of the Games

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Top prosecutor made a Victorian Supreme Court judge

Victoria's Director of Public Prosecutions has stepped down from her role to become a justice of the state's Supreme Court.

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Moira Deeming agrees her trans and gender-diverse views are ‘controversial’ as cross-examination begins

Expelled Liberal MP testifies in high-stakes defamation case against Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto

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Warning as Victoria stares down increased fire risk

With fire season fast approaching Victorians are being warned to brush up on their safety plans, as many aren't aware they're living in a bushfire-prone area.

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‘Only gets worse from here’: court hears Victorian Liberal leader’s texts about Moira Deeming before he ‘tarred her with the Nazi brush’

Liberal leader had attempted to force Deeming’s resignation and falsely portrayed her as a Nazi sympathiser, court hears

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Victorian scammer ring charged over $14m global swindle

A group of Victorians were hired by an international investment scam syndicate to help swindle victims out of more than $14 million.

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Scotland to accept Australian money to save Comm Games

Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with Scotland's government on the verge of accepting a vital funding offer from Australia.

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Man dead after ambulance wait amid crew shortage

The boss of Victoria's Ambulance Union has concerns about a man who died after waiting four hours for help while the state was down 50 paramedic crews.

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Stars in Victoria to film Netflix thriller

Hollywood stars are shooting a major blockbuster thriller in Victoria for Netflix and Lionsgate, written by a local film maker.

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Victoria digs its heels in over public school funding

Victoria has dug in its heels over an offer from the federal government on public school funding, arguing the Commonwealth should fill a known shortfall.

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Moira Deeming v John Pesutto: as the defamation battle begins, how did we get here?

Ousted Victorian Liberal MP Deeming alleges party leader Pesutto falsely portrayed her as a Nazi sympathiser. We look at who will testify and what it could mean for the party

The Guardian - AU

Lawyer X compensation payouts capped at $1 million

The Victorian government has passed a bill limiting the amount of compensation awarded to individual Victorians embroiled in the Lawyer X scandal to $1 million.

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Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

The Property Council argues stamp duty is a major barrier for downsizers, while Victoria's premier did not rule out a one-off exemption to free up family homes.

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Up to 100 anti-war protesters injured outside Melbourne weapons expo, advocates say, as police accused of ‘riot-type’ response

Victoria police deny accusation of excessive force after activists say several people protesting Land Forces expo are in hospital with serious injuries

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Coach Hinkley still believes Houston will stay at Port

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley expects Dan Houston to stay at the club despite ongoing speculation the dual All Australian is keen to return to Victoria.

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Call for MP to 'hand back keys' for attending protest

Victoria's premier says a Greens MP who skipped parliament to address a violent anti-war protest should "hand back the keys to her office".

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The Guardian - AU

Man charged after Olympic medals allegedly stolen from ‘Oarsome Foursome’ rower’s car in Melbourne

Victoria police arrest 47-year-old after alleged theft of Drew Ginn’s medals in Docklands last week

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'Something to hide': contempt claims over Games docs

The Victorian government is yet to hand over documents tied to its bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, sparking claims it could be in contempt of parliament.

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Victoria spends $15 million to police anti-war protest

A Victorian MP will skip parliament to join a major anti-war protest, which the state's treasurer has confirmed will cost up to $15 million to police.

The Guardian - AU

Activists are out to disrupt a military expo in Melbourne. Why are they protesting and what is planned?

An alliance of activist groups has vowed to target Land Forces 2024 in what could be Victoria’s biggest protest in decades. How are police preparing?

AAP

Future of gas hot water systems and heaters unclear

Victoria's premier wouldn't be drawn on future of gas hot water systems and heaters in existing homes, as she clarified cooktops won't be phased out.

The Guardian - AU

Why donor-conceived children fear Victoria is taking a ‘retrograde step’

The state’s assisted reproductive treatment regulator facilitated counselling and helped Steph find her biological father. Now it’s being scrapped

The Guardian - AU

Temperatures surge in south-eastern Australia as windy weather blasts NSW and Victoria

NSW, Victoria, south-western Queensland and parts of central Australia had temperatures climb by 6C to 12C above average, BoM says

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